Yoga is a systematic process to improve the body, understand the mind, and free the spirit. Postures and breathing techniques are taught to to make the body more flexible, stronger, more energetic, thinner, and more youthful. Regular practice strengthens and calms the nervous system and helps to bring peace of mind.

 

Private yoga sessions are practices designed specifically for you with lots of hands on adjustments and often facilitated with some therapeutic bodywork depending on your needs and goals. This is perfect for those that want individual attention, those that can't make it to classes, or beginners that want to learn the basics before entering class. Schedule your private session today by clicking on the book now button above. Rates are listed in the online scheduler. You have the option to pay for your sessions with a credit or debit card by using the PayPal button below or by paying with cash or check in person.  If you are using PayPal, please enter in the amount you will be paying for your session.

Small Group and Corporate yoga classes are also available. For this service, the instructor teaches your group on site so you don't have to leave your location and go to the studio or gym. I bring the class to your group. Rates vary, please email or call for a quote. 

 

What is Yoga Therapy? There are over a hundred different styles of yoga in the US today. Yoga Therapy is an approach that uses traditional yoga postures, adaptations of yoga postures, along with other forms of bodywork like PNF stretching, somatic exercises, Feldenkrais, and Thai massage all wrapped into one session. Breathing techniques, hand gestures (mudras), guided imagery and other tools of yoga may be also used depending on individual wants and needs. Yoga therapy is the application of the ancient science of yoga with a special focus on the facilitation of health and wellness at all levels of being; mind, body and spirit. 

 

Your first session is 75 minutes, and includes an overall assessment. Your body will be reviewed for postural imbalances in addition to a comprehensive discussion of your lifestyle and any physical or other challenges you may have.

 

How Many Sessions will you need? Some clients prefer the one-on-one guidance on a regular basis, while others prefer to take the self-healing home practice approach and may only need one or two sessions. This is totally up to you and how often you can practice. It also depends on the type of illness or physical correction being addressed. Some mild forms of back pain will go away completely in a couple of weeks, whereas some more severe postural imbalances may take 12-18 months.

 

Self Healing - If you would like to practice at home you will be emailed a detailed home practice to address your specific goals and needs. Your home practices will be written according to the length of time you are willing to dedicate and can be anywhere from 10 - 45 minutes.

 

Unlimited Follow Up Consultation- email and phone communication is encouraged to help you with your home practice. Those that are diligent with home practice often find lasting relief.

 

 

The truth is, I tend to get clients that have tried "everything else" whether it be medication, physical therapy, or even [gasp] surgery. They are just at the end of their rope, have tried "everything" and just decide to do something outside of the box...like Yoga Therapy. Honestly, I have never found a client that didn't find more comfort in their body after a session. 

 

A therapeutic application of yoga is more helpful for certain conditions than it is for others. Over a decade ago, a small survey was done on people who used yoga therapeutically. The numbers are self-reported and the sample size is very small (2700 people), but the findings are interesting none the less.

 

Listed below are common ailments and the corresponding percentage of people who reported that they were "helped by yoga".

 

Alcoholism: 100%

Anxiety: 94%

Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders: 90%

Asthma or Bronchitis: 88%

Back Disorders: 98%

Cancer: 90%

Heart Disease: 94%

High Blood Pressure: 84%

Insomnia: 82%

Menopausal Disorders: 83%

Migraine: 80%

Neurological and Neuromuscular Diseases: 96%

Obesity: 74%

Smoking: 74%

 

It has been my experience that a single Yoga Therapy session almost always brings instant relief for those with low back or neck pain. Those with stubborn conditions (sciatica, disc issues, etc.), that follow up with short practices with me or at home, almost always find permanent relief. Other conditions like spinal stenosis may take more time, but will find some relief.

 

Please call 716.316.9869 or email me for a free consultation to see if Yoga Therapy might be beneficial for you. I am always up front with my abilities and experience regarding your condition and I love troubleshooting with new clients.  I believe in total client confidentiality.